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2026-09-11 CA/CPA/02/2026
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. Right to submit a petition of appeal – Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal – Statutory Interpretation Section 15 of the Judicature Act No 2 Of 1978 - Section 26(a) of the Marine Pollution Prevention Act No. 35 of 2008 Download
2026-07-23 CA/BAL/0015/2026
Gamage Ramani Pushpakanthi 163/B, Kanuketiya, Angamuwa Padukka Vs. 1. Officer-in-Charge and others
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Hon.R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Possession and trafficking of Heroin- Bail- Delay – Health condition Sections 54A (b), 54A(d) and 83(2) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended) Download
2026-07-23 CA/WRT/0839/2025
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
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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
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. Download
2026-07-15 CA/WRT/0593/2025
Best Life International (Private) Limited Vs. Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. 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,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. writ of prohibition, writ of certiorari, letter of Credit, contractual obligation Download
2026-07-14 CA/WRT/0657/2025
Alnitak Global (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. 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
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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
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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
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. Download
2026-07-10 CA/WRT/1002/2025
Harbor View Piers Private Limited Vs. Prof. P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara,Director General, Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. Writs of certiorari, Demolition Order, Joint Management Agreement, tender, definition of development activity, can an unlawful act give rise to a legitimate expectation, mere expectation, breach of principles of natural justice, arbitration clause • Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Section 14(1), 31(1), 31(2) and 42 of the Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Act No. 57 of 1981 (as amended) Download
2026-07-10 CA/WRT/752/2025
Emerging Media (Private) Limited Vs. Richardson Outdoor (PVT) Ltd and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. 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),
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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
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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
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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
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. Possession and Trafficking of drugs - Delayed Application Sections 54A (d), 54A(b), Column II of Part III, of the Third Schedule, and Chapter V of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Ordinance No.13 of 1984 - Sections 2(1)(a), 2(1)(c) and the Fourth Schedule of the Conventions Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act No. 1 of 2008 - Article 138 of the Constitution Download
2026-07-07 CA/WRT/1082/2025
Finnland Distilleries Corporation (Private) Limited. Vs, M.P.N.A. Premarathna, Commissioner General of Excise and others
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Hon.Damith Thotawatte, J. Section 32 of the Excise Ordinance, Excise Notifications, Excise duty, excise licenses, continuance of default. The Excise Ordinance. Download
2026-07-07 CA/CPA/0061/2025
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Joseph David Nimal Chandrapala Disanayaka
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. Repeated revisionary application – Exhaustion of Revisionary Remedy Download
2026-07-07 CA/WRT/0517/2025
D.M.S.C.K. Piyadasa Vs. P.S.K. de Silva, Chief Inspector of Police, Peliyagoda Special Crimes Investigation Unit and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. Writs of certiorari and mandamus, Cheating, prescription of criminal offences, section 456 CCP, Appeals to National Police Commission and the Ministry of Public Security, major facts are in dispute, trial judge is best suited to evaluate the evidence led, delay, issue is premature, absence of a prima facie case, application dismissed without costs Writs of certiorari and mandamus, Cheating, prescription of criminal offences, section 456 CCP, Appeals to National Police Commission and the Ministry of Public Security, major facts are in dispute, trial judge is best suited to evaluate the evidence led, delay, issue is premature, absence of a prima facie case, application dismissed without costs Download
2026-07-07 CA/WRT/0004/2026
Ranaweera Arachchi Thenannahalage Nihal Edmond Ranaweera. Petitioner Vs. Rangallage Sirimawathie Navarathna and others Respondents
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Hon.Damith Thotawatte, J. Debt Conciliation Board, Application for review, Factual conclusions, Scope of judicial review, Issuance of notice Debt Conciliation Ordinance. Download
2026-07-06 CA/WRT/1205/2025
Nammuni Arachchige Gunaseeli Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Collateral Challenge, Laches, Wrongful Dismissal, Prescriptive Title, Statutory Proceedings, Parallel Proceedings, Discretionary Jurisdiction. Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Land Development Ordinance. Download
2026-07-03 CA/PHC/APN 0037/26
Nalin Ruwanjeewa Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. Article 138 of the Constitution. Download
2026-07-03 CA/CPA/0048/2026
Yoshitha Kanishka Rajapaksa Vs. Hon. Attorney General, & Daisy Forrest
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. Core Elements of Conspiracy – Drafting of a conspiracy charge Sections 2, 167(1) 194(3), 375of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, - Section 113A of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka Download
2026-07-03 CA/RII/0026/2025
Assistant Labour Commissioner Vs. Richard Peiris Exports Limited,
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. jurisdiction of Court of Appeal under Article 138 after SC decision W.T.S. Nilantha Fernando v. P.M.S. Nilanthi Perera, expression Appellate jurisdiction included powers in appeal and Revision, principle of Stare Decisis (the doctrine of judicial precedent), exercise of Appellate or Revisionary Jurisdiction in relation to an order of a Labour Tribunal Revision and/or Restitutio in Integrum under Article No.138 of the Constitution, sections 31DDDDD and 33A of the Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, No. 22 of 2022, Download
2026-07-03 CA/WRT/0097/2023
Vallibel One PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. Writs of Certiorari and Prohibition, applicability of Value Added Tax (VAT) on the supply of financial services to the Petitioner, statutory right of appeal, Tax Appeals Commission, Petitioner has made statutory appeal before the Tax Appeals Commission, alternative remedy, “When effective alternative remedy is available and has not been exhausted in its entirety, writ will not lie”, Preliminary Objection upheld, application dismissed with costs Article 140 and 141 of the Constitution • Section 7 of the Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 • Section 34 of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 • Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance Download
2026-07-02 CA/WRT/0599/2025
Sooriya Arachchige Micheal Vs. K.K.N. Priyadarshani & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. Download
2026-07-02 CA/BAL/0432/2025
Polgolla Dissanayakalage Sumanawathie Vs. Officer-in-Charge, & Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail-Previous conduct - Evading judicial process- Delay Section 15B of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 as amended by Act No. 12 of 2022 No File
2026-07-01 CA/WRT/1202/2025
Bimshani Jasin Arachchi Vs. Justice K.T. Chitrasiri & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, illegality, irrationality, or procedural impropriety, Human Rights Commission, Administrative Appeals Tribunal section 3, 4 of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act, No. 4 of 2002, Article 61A of the Constitution Download
2026-06-30 CA/WRT/0002/2023
Deshapriya Peris Vs. B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. writs of certiorari and mandamus, Registrar to conduct the inquiry sought by the Petitioner would be ultra vires of his statutory powers and would constitute an unwarranted administrative overreach, mandatory duty does not exist in law, laches, estoppel, validity of online AGM, futility Article 140 of the Constitution • Trade Unions Ordinance Download
2026-06-26 CA/WRT/0142/2023
Kulappu Gamage Siriwardena, Vs Vindya D. Samarakkodi, Divisional Secretary, Hakmana Mulatiyana Road, Mulatiyanna. and others
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Hon, Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. No writ lies after issue of finality is reached by the competent court or tribunal. Finality Principle Download
2026-06-26 CA/WRT/1224/2025
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.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. Petitioner’s entitlement to a house, failure to comply and complain, suppression of material facts Establishments Code, Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act Download
2026-06-25 CA/RII/0007/2026
Francis Hettige Victor Silva Vs. Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. Download
2026-06-25 CA/BAL/0466/2025
Algawattage Lasitha Kalhari Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. Download
2026-06-25 CA/BAL/0144/2025
Hikkaduwa Liyanage Kumudu Kusumitha VS The Officer-in-Charge, Police Narcotic Bureau, Colombo 01. and other
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail- Possession and trafficking of Heroin and Methamphetamine - Exceptional circumstances - Quantity of Heroin and Methamphetamine Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 Download
2026-06-25 CA/BAL/0145/2025
Weerasuriya Mudiyanselage Chandrika Sriyamani Dutubukanda, Hena North, Devinuwara Vs The Officer-in-Charge, Police Narcotic Bureau, Colombo 01. and other
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail- Possession and trafficking of Heroin and Methamphetamine - Exceptional circumstances - Quantity of Heroin and Methamphetamine Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 Download
2026-06-25 CA/BAL/0146/2025
Palli Mulle Kapugamagei Yasapala, Wamparagahahena, Wewaihalagoda, Devinuwara Vs The Officer-in-Charge, Police Narcotic Bureau, Colombo 01. and other
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail- Possession and trafficking of Heroin and Methamphetamine - Exceptional circumstances - Quantity of Heroin and Methamphetamine Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 Download
2026-06-25 CA/BAL/0147/2025
Seetha Gunawardhana, Ulugedara Wehelgoda, Devinuwara Vs The Officer-in-Charge, Police Narcotic Bureau, Colombo 01. and others
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail- Possession and trafficking of Heroin and Methamphetamine - Exceptional circumstances - Quantity of Heroin and Methamphetamine Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 Download
2026-06-25 CA/CPA/0049/2026
Kalupage Dewmini Vihara, VS Officer in Charge, Police Station, Walipanna and others
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. Bail – Condition in bail order not excessive Download
2026-06-24 CA/WRT/0322/2026
ASSOCIATED MOTORWAYS (PRIVATE) LIMITED Vs. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development AND OTHERS
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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
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) Download
2026-06-24 CA/BAL/0530/2023
Samaraweera Patabandige Sumithra Jayalath, Vs 1.The Officer-in-Charge Police Narcotic Bureau Colombo 01. and others
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Hon, R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) Download
2026-06-24 CA/BAL/0531/2023
Liyana Arachchige Shyanika Hansani Vs The Officer-in-Charge Police Narcotic Bureau Colombo 01. and others
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) Download
2026-06-24 CA/BAL/0532/2023
Ginthota Manawaduge Dayawathie Kalukatiya Vs The Officer-in-Charge Police Narcotic Bureau Colombo 01. and Others
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) Download
2026-06-24 CA/BAL/0533/2023
Marakkala Manage Dayani Vs The Officer-in-Charge Police Narcotic Bureau Colombo 01. and others
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) Download
2026-06-24 CA/BAL/0534/2023
Garagoda Arachchige Dhanushika Priyadharshani. Vs The Officer-in-Charge Police Narcotic Bureau Colombo 01. and others
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) Download
2026-06-24 CA/BAL/0535/2025
Soares Sambu Idoko, Vs The Officer-in-Charge, Police Narcotic Bureau, Colombo 01. and other
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail- Possession and trafficking of Cocaine - Exceptional circumstances – Delay - Quantity of Cocaine – Foreign National Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 Download
2026-06-22 CA/BAL/0490/2025
Abeysinghe Arachchige Sriya Ranjani Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-06-22 CA/WRT/0647/2025
Express Environmental Services (Private) Limited Vs. Lakmendra Thennakoon and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) Writs of Certiorari, Mandamus and Prohibition, alleged illegal awarding of the tender, futility, discretionary writ jurisdiction, preliminary objection, “mere effluxion of time will not render this application futile”, preliminary objection overruled Article 140 and 141 of the Constitution Download
2026-06-19 CA/WRT/0540/2021
Kumarapeli Arachchige Chithra Anandaseeli and 2 others v. Colombo Municipal Council and 4 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. unauthorized construction– urban development area– development activity– planning- delegation of authority- demolition Urban Development Authority Law, No. 41 of 1978 (as amended) Download
2026-06-19 CA/WRT/156/2026
Herath Mudhiyanselage Soma Herath. Vs. P.S.K Rathnayake (Hon. Chairperson), Debt Conciliation Board, Kurunegala and others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. Debt Conciliation Board, Preliminary objection, Scope of judicial review, Reassessment of evidence, Writ jurisdiction The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Download
2026-06-19 CA/WRT/279/2024
G.W. Kodithuwakku Vs. Hon. Prasanna Ranathunga, Minister of Urban Development and Housing and 10 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. Was the land acquired for public purpose, Cancellation of the development project, Respondents’ failure to take possession of the land following the publication of notice, suppression and misrepresentation of material facts, invoking jurisdiction without clean hands Land Acquisition Act Download
2026-06-18 CA/WRT/0261/2026
Mahawatta Mudiyanselage Sanjaya Convenor, Vs. Dr. W.A.R.T. Wickramaarachchi & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. Download
2026-06-18 CA/INJ/0006/2026
Hambantota International Port Group (Private) Limited Vs. The Hambantota Municipal Council Administrative Complex, & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe J. Download
2026-06-18 CA/WRT/527/2024
K. Ruwan Premaweera Vs. Sri Lanka Foundation and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. The Petitioner was a Volunteer Force officer who remained mobilised at the time of applying and securing an appointment as the Director Administration of the 1st Respondent corporation which is established by a special Act of Parliament. Though the Petitioner obtained a leave at retirement, he drew a salary from both establishments. After inquiry, the Petitioner’s employment at the 1st Respondent corporation was terminated; Petitioner challenged the same. Held – Petitioner is guilty of misconduct; Application dismissed, without cost. The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Download
2026-06-16 CA/BAL/0539/2025
Suwanda Hennadige Dil Theshan Walahena Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. Download
2026-06-15 CA/WRT/0702/2025
Haputhanthrige Arunaloka Haputhanthri Vs. Dr. Aruna Jayasekara Director, National Cancer Institute and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. writs of certiorari to award the tender, arbitrary award, application devoid of merit, futile, Government Contracts, awarding of tenders, absence of a prima facie case, application dismissed Article 140 of the Constitution Download
2026-06-12 CA /WRT/0173/2026
Ms. Thayananthan Sumitha & Ms. Kandiah Parameswary Vs. S. Sutheesnar & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. State land, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition. Download
2026-06-12 CA/ WRT/0889/2025
Adrian Bernard Pereira and another Vs. Director General of Customs and another
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. writs of certiorari, mandamus and prohibition, amended caption, correcting the description of the parties, “does such amount to substitution?”, no basis or necessity for reissuing notice, no prejudice has been caused to the Respondents, amended caption stands Article 140 of the Constitution • Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 • Customs Ordinance No. 17 of 1869 • The Food Act No. 26 of 1980 Download
2026-06-11 CA/ WRT/0361/2022
Mahinda Sagara Wilegoda Liyanage, Vs Hon. Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Public Security, and others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. Download
2026-06-10 CA/WRT/0250/2026
Nilusha Samanmali Amarasuriya Vs. Seevali Arukgoda & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. Download
2026-06-09 CA/BAL/0296/2024
Hewa Dalugodage Kanthi Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-06-09 CA/PHC/ 0054/2023
Gallawa Dewayalage Wijayantha Senarathne, Jankure, Delwita Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Rideegama
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. Forest Ordinance – Confiscation of vehicle used to commit offence – Insufficient measures taken by vehicle owner Section 24(1) read with Sections 25(2) and 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907 (as Amended). Download
2026-06-08 CA/CPA/0030/2026
Hon. Attorney General Vs. W.R.W.A.K. Dhananjaya
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. exceptional circumstances, sentence, proportionality, discretion Section 13 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Download
2026-06-05 CA/WRT/1175/2025
Henuka Fresh Fruits Pvt Limited Vs. 1.Seevali Arukgoda & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. Download
2026-06-05 CA/WRT/0101/2026
Hewagamage Dona Sunethra Malkanthi, Vs. Wagure Gamamralalage Premasiri & Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. burden of the Debt Conciliation Board Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. 21 A (3) (2) of the Debt Conciliation (Amendment) Act No. 29 of 1999, Download
2026-06-05 CA/ WRT/1074/2025
Kandaiah Priyadharashani Vs. Ranjan Marasinghe, The Director General, Department of Wildlife Conservation and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. Writ of Certiorari, Quo Warranto and Mandamus, elephant drive, “sufficient interest”, “mere busybody”, vagueness and over breadth of the reliefs, present FR Application, locus standi, application dismissed, absence of a prima facie case Article 140 of the Constitution Download
2026-06-04 CA/BAL/0370/2025
Hewa Sundara Pedige Rashmi Priyanwada Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. Download
2026-06-04 CA/BAL/0503/2025
Regina Jayanthi Kalansuriya Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail Application Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody Download
2026-06-04 CA/WRT/0918/2025
Mahanambuwalage Thimira Sulochana Dayananda Vs. Chairman of the Administrative Appeal Tribunal and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. The Petitioner, who was attached to the Department of Prisons as a Sergeant, was indicted and later found guilty before a Panel of Inquiry on charges of having connections with certain underworld figures and was involved in illegal activities with them; appeal before the Public Service Commission and Administrative Appeal Tribunal were dismissed; Petitioner challenges the same in this Application. Held – Application dismissed on the basis that the Petitioner had no grounds upon which he could challenge the said decisions as the evidence placed before the Panel of Inquiry show that the Petitioner had a lot of underworld connections; being a prison officer, the Petitioner has compromised his position, thereby, placed other inmates and his colleagues in jeopardy. The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Download
2026-06-03 CA/RII/0020/2022
Babanige Appuhamy, Babanige Maithripala & Babanige Heenmenike Vs. Babanige Punchmenike, & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. Download
2026-06-03 CA/WRT/ 0157/2026
Santhana Devage Prajith Senaka Deepal Silva Vs. Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. Download
2026-06-03 CA/CPA/0044/2025
The Director General Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Jayathungage Nalinda Rohana Jayathunga
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. shock the conscience of the Court, trial proceeded in camera Article 138(1) of the Constitution Download
2026-06-03 CA/PHC/APN 0061/23
Ali Asger Shabbir Gulamhusein Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J Exceptional Circumstances. High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990. Download
2026-06-01 CA/WRT/0250/2024, CA/WRT/0251/2024
Hewawasam Gamage Vs. Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha, Minister of Land and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. The Petitioner challenges the acquiring process and compensation awarded for the acquisition of land for public purpose under the Land Acquisition Act. Held – formal notice issued. The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Download
2026-06-01 CA/ WRT/0852/2025
Dr. Rajadurai Piratheepkumar Vs.
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition to conduct a fresh inquiry, Formal Disciplinary Inquiry, futile, alternative remedies, University Service Appeal Board (USAB), legality, fair hearing, breach of rules of natural justice, petition dismissed Article 140 of the Constitution • Universities Act • Establishment Code Download
2026-05-27 CA/BAL/0424/2025
Kalupahanage Pasidu Dilshan Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon, P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. Download
2026-05-27 CA/BAL/0425/2025
H.L.Ravidu Madusanka Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-27 CA/BAL/0426/2025
Wanimuni Dewage Krishan Sanjeewa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-27 CA/BAL/0427/2025
Chanuka Chathumal Malinda Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-27 CA/BAL/0428/2025
Wawala Patabadige Oshan Niroshamal Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-27 CA/BAL/0429/2025
Umagiliyage Nalaka Nuwan Chathumal Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-27 CA/TAX/0088/2023
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, & Lanka Marine Services (Pvt) Ltd,
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Hon, M.C.B.S. Morais J. Download
2026-05-27 CA/WRT/0517/2023
B. Rasika Priyangani v. The Land Reform Commission and 13 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. Land Reform Commission-promotion - Assistant Director-scheme of recruitment - Industrial Court – arbitration - award-violation of fundamental rights - Article 12(1) - Article 14(1)(g)-substantive legitimate expectation Constitution 1978 (as amended) Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 (as amended) Download
2026-05-27 CA/BAL/0362/2025
Waduge Supuni Nirmani Fernando Vs. The Officer-in-Charge Police Narcotic Bureau Colombo 01, The Hon. Attorney General, Warsha Hennadige Gavindu Krishantha Zoysa
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail- Possession and trafficking of Methamphetamine - Exceptional circumstances -Delay-Quantity of Methamphetamine Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-27 CA/WRT/0258/2026
Boosse Deva Sadun Kumara and another. Petitioners Vs. Bandara Wijekoon, Head Quarters Inspector, Police Station, Ambalangoda and others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. Due diligence, Absence of statutory illegality, Disputed facts, Pending criminal proceedings, Writ jurisdiction. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) The Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended) Download
2026-05-26 CA/CPA/0024/2026
Wanisundara Gedara Mahinda Priyankara Wanisundara Vs. Hitiwalawwe Jayantha Dissanayake, The Hon. Attorney General & Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Thoradeniya Gerada Anula Kumarihami
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. Revisionary Jurisdiction - Exceptional Circumstances Article 138 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka - Sections 403, 454 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Section 333(3) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 - Section 20(2) of the Bail Act No.30 of 1997 Download
2026-05-25 CA/BAL/0350/2025
Hapuarachchige Rukshan Nilanka Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. Download
2026-05-21 CA/WRT/1048/2025
Attapattu Mudiyanselage Gunaratna Bandara Vs. Land Commissioner General & Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. requisites to pursue Public Interest Litigation Download
2026-05-20 CA/PHC/0053/2023
Mahamudali Arachchilage Sujana Krunarathne, Vs 01. Office in Charge, Police Station, Weerambugedara. And others
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. Forest Ordinance – Confiscation of vehicle used to commit offence - Verbal instruction by vehicle owner is insufficient Sections 24(1), 25(2) and 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907 (as Amended). Download
2026-05-19 CA/PHC/0107/2017
Ahamedlebbe Azeeza. Appellant Vs. S.M.M. Faleel and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. Mortgage Bond, Parate execution, Section 66 of the PCP Act, Section 16 of the Recovery of Loans by Banks Act, Re-evaluation of fact. The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, The Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, No. 4 of 1990 Download
2026-05-18 CA/BAL/0411/2025
Avindu Shavinda Sathsara Karunaratne Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-18 CA/BAL/0414/2025
Rev. Rangiri Ulpathe Premarathana Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. Download
2026-05-18 CA/PHC/0230/2001
Rev. Father Araliya Jayasundera, Principal. Vs. Thilak Kumara Ududgama.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. Relisting application, Application under Section 66 of PCP Act, Invalid order, Failure to respond to notices, Substitution, Procedural irregularities. The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 Download
2026-05-15 CA/BAL/0064/2025
mbagahawaththage Saman Sanjeewa alias Ambagahage Saman Sanjeewa Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-15 CA/BAL/0438/2025
Uluddeen Samsun Neesha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-15 CA/BAL/0532/2025
Omalpagei Sopina Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-15 CA/BAL/0185/2025
Withanage Siriyawathi Vs. Officer-in-Charge & Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail- Exceptional circumstances-Previous conduct-Violating bail conditions- Evading judicial process- Delay Section 15B of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 as amended by Act No. 12 of 2022 Download
2026-05-14 CA/CPA /0031/2026
Deepal Lasantha Mahathanthrige and Others Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. Bribery – Principle against double jeopardy – Distinct offence Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Sections 403, 386 and 389 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka. - Section 20 of the Bribery Act No. 11 of 1954 (As Amended). - Section 314(1) and 314(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Download
2026-05-14 CA/BAL/379/2025
Eliyadurage Wasana Samantha Eliyadurage Wasana Samantha Fernando Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumsta The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. Download
2026-05-14 CA/CPA/0037/2024
Lidegedara Nandasiri alias Bandu VS The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. Murder – Absence from Court – Lack of bona fide intentions relating to the absence Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Section 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Sections 241(3) and 283 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Download
2026-05-14 CA/REV/0001/2026
Office-In-Charge, Crime Division, Western Province North, Peliyagoda. Vs. L.B. Mary Allis & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. BAIL, REVISION, conduct of the accused Section 7 of the Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 Download
2026-05-13 CA/LTA/0018/2025
ORGANO PROTEINS (PVT) LTD., Vs. MV “YM FOUNTAIN”
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. Admiralty case-Shipping Law, Counter Security Download
2026-05-12 CA/BAL/0422/2025
Sundarage Sumudu Tharanga Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-12 CA/BAL/0371/2025
Reeta Jeyanthi Fernando Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail- Exceptional circumstances-Previous convictions-Delay- Quantity of Methamphetamine Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 Download
2026-05-08 CA/WRT/0650/2024
Ran Patabendige Anura Lal Weerawansa v. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Justice, Public Administration, Provincial Councils, Local Government and Labour, and 08 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. Death Sentence–Prison Study-Commutation of Sentence- Commutation Committees-Minister of Justice-Pardon-Presidential Prerogative Constitution Download
2026-05-08 CA/WRT/0001/2025
Binara Yohan Arumathnthirige and another Vs. G.D.S. Wijayantha, and 19 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. Lease agreement, locus standi, alternative remedy, suppression and misrepresentation of facts, breach of uberrima fides Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act Download
2026-05-08 CA/ WRT/0046/2025
Kodithuwakku Arachchige Rani and others Vs Akuratiya Gamage Mallika and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) Locus standi, intervention petition, mala fide, title/boundary dispute, prescriptive title, necessary parties, intervention is allowed, Writs of Certiorari and/or Mandamus Article 140 of the Constitution Download
2026-05-07 CA/CPA/0027/2026
Edirisinghe Arachchige Jayantha Edirisinghe Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption .
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. Bribery – Defects in dismissing an indictment – Can it be challenged in the High Court to which such an indictment has been forwarded to. Sections 18, 160 (1) and (2) oof the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023 - Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Section 70 of the Bribery Act. No. 11 of 1954 amended by Act No, 20 of 1994 read with Act No. 22 of 2018. Download
2026-05-07 CA/TAX/0030/2021
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Rank Entertainment Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. Abatement of proceedings, Applicability of section 402 of Civil Procedure Code to Court of Appeal Section 11A of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990, Section 402 of Civil Procedure Code Download
2026-05-07 CA/RII/0070/2025
Thangavel Rajaram, of No.69, College Street, Kotahena. Vs. Dankotuwage Rohitha Pushpakumara, of No.31, Pickering Road, Colombo 13.
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. Fraud Vitiates Everything-Crimen omnia ex se nata vitiat Article 138 of the Constitution, Section 25 (b) of the Civil Procedure Code. Download
2026-05-05 CA/ CPA/0052/2025
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Subramaniam Edward Jayaraj
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. revision, computer-generated evidence, admissible evidence Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No 14 of 1995 Download
2026-05-04 CA/PHC/0156/2023
Priyanthi Perera & Uswaththa Liyana Ralalage Lucien Gamini Perera Vs. Janashakthi (Pvt) Ltd.
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. exceptional circumstances, shock the conscience of the court, affidavit, conditional order Section 415 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act Download
2026-04-30 CA/WRT/1011/2025
Ruhunu Putha Apparels Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Land Reform Commission,
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. intervention in writs, judicial review application. discretion of the court. Necessary parties Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka, The Article 134(3) of the Constitution of 1978 Download
2026-04-30 CA/CPA/0020/2026
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Vs. Tyutkalo Vitaly & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. Download
2026-04-30 CA/WRT/0167/2026
Tharanga Sanjeewani Liyanage Vs. SI Gamini U Gamage & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. Download
2026-04-30 CA/CPA/0099/2025
Hon. Attorney General, Attorney General\\\'s Department, Vs. Athgulu Gahagamage Priyankara Indunil Perera & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. Download
2026-04-30 CA/WRT/0891/2025
Welipitiye Mudiyanselage Seetha Kumarihamy and 3 Others Vs. Mr. Nuwan C Hemakumara, and 7 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. Process of land acquisition, Delay and laches, approbation and reprobation Land Acquisition Act No 9 of 1950, Forest Ordinance, Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972 Download
2026-04-30 CA/WRT/1043/2025
Wickramage Lilani Wasantha Perera, Vs. Kolonnawa Wijaya Co-operative Society Limited, and 4 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. Fair hearing, Failure to consider the evidence, Challenge in the impugned amount in the award Cooperative Societies Statute No. 3 of 1998, Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Statute No. 4 of 2011 Download
2026-04-30 CA/WRT/0186/2026
Abel Tesfay Kebedde Vs. Director General of Customs Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, Order on issuance of notice, Prima facie grounds, Prayer for interim relief. The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Download
2026-04-30 CA/WRT/0730/2025
Galbokka Hewage Chamith Lasantha and Another Petitioners Vs. Director General of the Coastal Conservation and Coastal Development Department and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. The Petitioners challenge the notices issued under Section 31(2) of the Coast Conservation Act, No. 57 of 1981, and the rejection of the appeal made to the secretary of the line ministry in terms of Section 31(3). Held - the Petitioners are not entitled to any relief as they have effected unauthorised construction on the reserved area and restricted area without any permit. The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Download
2026-04-28 CA/WRT/0626/2024
Srinayaka Pathiranalage Chaminda Ravi Jayanath Vs. Department of Prisons
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Argument of Law. Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Prisons Ordinance Download
2026-04-27 CA/CPA/0019/2026
The Officer-in-Charge Vs. Isma Lebbe Junaid
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. revision, jurisdiction High Courts of the (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990 Download
2026-04-02 CA/RII/0055/2025
46. Vithanage Nihal Perera vs Vithanage Kusumawathie Perera and others
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Hon.R. Gurusinghe, J. Preliminary objection to the jurisdiction. The Court of Appeal has no jurisdiction to set aside judgments or orders of the Provincial High Court in the exercise of its Appellate Jurisdiction Article 138 of the Constitution Download
2026-04-02 CA/PHC/APN 0072/25
Hewa Rajage Wasantha Wimalaweera Vs The Directo General Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Exceptional Circumstances. The Bribery Act. Download
2026-04-02 CA/TRF/0001/2025
Joseph Mariyanayagam Lourdes Poorani Vs. Benedict Paul Bright
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. Application for transfer, Fair and impartial trial, Divorce case, language barrier, Travelling cost Section 46 of the Judicature Act Download
2026-03-31 CA/CPA/0017/2026
Mohamed Althaf Hassim Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. absconding, trial in absentia, defended trial section 241 (2), (3), and (4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Download
2026-03-31 CA/WRT/0080/2026
Dikwella Widanage Pramathilaka and others Vs Divisional Secretary Divisional Secretariat Tangalle and others
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Hon B. Sasi Mahendran, J. mandamus, certiorari, sections 18 and 19 of the Excise Ordinance Download
2026-03-31 CA/BAL/0365/2025
Muthunayaka Gedera Mahinda Kumara alias Ravul Kumara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.P. Kumararatnam, J. • Exceptional Circumstances The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. Download
2026-03-30 CA/CPA/0003/2026
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption VSBamunuarachchi Pathirennehelage Sarana Guptha Gunawardhane
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. revision, delay. Section 68(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act No 9 of 2023 Download
2026-03-30 CA/BAL/0331/2025
Mohamad Gani Ahamed Zayan Vs The Officer-in-Charge Police narcotics Bureau and other
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. • Exceptional Circumstances. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. Download
2026-03-30 CA/WRT/1029/2025 ,CA/WRT/1033/2025
Polonnaruwa Solar Power (Pvt) Ltd. Vs Ceylon Electricity Board & Others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(CA) Download
2026-03-27 CA/BAL/0444/2025
H.A.Nadeeka Kumari, Vs The Officer in Charge, Police Station Kesbewa.
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Exceptional circumstances-Previous conduct of the suspect- Period in the remand custody Section 54A and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) Download
2026-03-27 CA/WRT/0088/2022
Mohammed Aboobaidha Mohammed Dilshad Vs Keerthi Gamage, and 8 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. Request for a long-term state lease, Misrepresentation and suppression of material facts, Fair hearing Land Acquisition Act Download
2026-03-27 CA/WRT/0909/2025
Madurawalage Don Viloshine Renuka and Others Vs. National Savings Bank and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. Final promotion list, Internal regulation, Absence of statutory or public duty, Employment-related grievance. The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Download
2026-03-24 CA/WRT/0522/2025
Haththara Gedara Nishad Dananjaya Sandakelum Vs. H.G. Upali Seneviratne Bandara and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. The original grantee had made a nomination to succeed; however, the nominee died within a short period after the death of the original grantee. No evidence that he had succeeded after the death of the original grantee. The spouse of the original grantee had refused to succeed to her rights as life interest holder. The nominee’s son, after the death of the spouse of the original grantee, sort to succeed on his father’s rights on the basis that he should have succeeded. Held – since the nominee did not succeed, only the next in line of succession can succeed in terms of Section 72, read with the Third Schedule of the Land Development Ordinance. The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Download
2026-03-23 CA/WRT/0278/2023
M.S.M. Asaf and others Vs. Officer in Charge, Colombo Crimes Division and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) uberimmae fides, no prima facie case warranting formal notices, no arguable questions, delay, laches, dispute of major facts, unlawful obstruction or nuisance Articles 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Sections 42A, Section 170 (4), 171(1) of the Municipal Councils Ordinance No. 29 of 1947 Section 98 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Download
2026-03-19 CA/WRT/1062/2025
Munasinghe Appuhamilage Kanthi Saumyalatha Vs National Transport Commission and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. Passenger service permit, Route allocation, Absence of final decision, Ongoing administrative process, Regulatory Scheme – compliance. The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Download
2026-03-17 CA/PHC/0235/2018
Respondent-Appellant-Appellant: Leslie Sumith Ananda Vs. Applicant-Respondent-Respondent: S.M.K.S. Bandara & Respondent: Hon. Attorney General
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Damith Thotawatte, J. & K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. Public nuisance, appellate jurisdiction, jurisdictional objection, conditional order Articles 138, 154P(3)(b), 154P(6), 128(2) of the Constitution; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Section 98(1)); High Court Special Provisions Act, No. 19 of 1990 Download
2026-03-13 CA/WRT/0344/2024
Jayantha Prabhath Gamalathge Vs. Thangavelu Devaraj and 10 others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) Electoral roll of the Church, Public bodies, statutory duty, Church of Divine Love is internal and ecclesiastical in nature, outside supervisory jurisdiction, clean hands doctrine Church of Ceylon (Incorporation) Act No. 43 of 1998 Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Download
2026-03-12 CA/WRT/0722/2025
Rupasena Koswatta Petitioner Vs. Director General of Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resource Management and Others
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Hon.Dr.D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. The Petitioner challenges a technical report called for by the Ombudsman on a complaint made by the Petitioner, objecting to the building of a tourist hotel in Mirissa. The technical report was called from the relevant government agencies who are responsible for giving clearance. By the said report, certain recommendations were made, permitting the building of the hotel subject to certain conditions. In those circumstances, the Petitioner’s Application was refused; the Respondents, being responsible officers who are entrusted to take decisions, have taken the decisions after considering the relevant factors and the reliefs sought by the Petitioner is vague and frolic. The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Download
2026-03-12 CA/WRT/0280/2023
A & A Merchandise (Pvt) Ltd Vs. P B S C Nonis, The Director General of Customs
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) Amended Petition, Inquiry, Petition filed without an accompanying Affidavit, baseless and legally untenable objections, Rule 51 of the Supreme Court Rules 1978 published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 9/10 Download
2026-03-11 CA/TRF/0021/2025
P.W.W.D.P. Rajapaksha Vs. I.K.I.I. Rajapaksha
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) Transfer Application, Maintenance cases, flimsy and based on mere conjecture, allegation of bias, reasonable suspicion, fair and impartial trial cannot be held, grounds for transfer Section 46(1) of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 Download
2026-03-11 CA/TRF/0023/2025
P.W.W.D.P. Rajapaksha Vs. A.R.L.R. Senavirathna
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) Transfer Application, Maintenance cases, flimsy and based on mere conjecture, allegation of bias, reasonable suspicion, fair and impartial trial cannot be held, grounds for transfer Section 46(1) of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 Download
2026-03-11 CA/TRF/0022/2025
P.W.W.D.P. Rajapaksha Vs. O.G.K. Rajapaksha
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) Transfer Application, Maintenance cases, flimsy and based on mere conjecture, allegation of bias, reasonable suspicion, fair and impartial trial cannot be held, grounds for transfer Section 46(1) of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 Download
2026-03-10 CA/WRT/0125/2025 connected to CA/WRT/0881/2025
S.K. Gamage and others Vs Respondent: Priyantha Weerasooriya, Inspector General of Police (Acting) and others
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Hon. .Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) audi alteram partem, suffered no prejudice, release of results following a competitive exam Rule 79 of the Gazette bearing No. 2310/29 dated 2022.12.14 Download
2026-03-10 CA/WRT/0125/2025 connected to CA/WRT/0881/2025
S.K. Gamage and others VS Priyantha Weerasooriya, Inspector General of Police (Acting) and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) audi alteram partem, suffered no prejudice, release of results following a competitive exam Rule 79 of the Gazette bearing No. 2310/29 dated 2022.12.14 Download
2026-03-09 CA/BAL/0032/2025
Amila Menaka Paranavithana (Petitioner) Vs. 1. The Officer-in-Charge, Police Narcotics Bureau & 2. The Hon. Attorney General (Respondents)
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P. Kumararatnam, J. & R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail, exceptional circumstances, narcotics (Methamphetamine/Heroin), delay in remand Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022) , Article 13(5) of the Constitution Download
2026-03-09 CA/WRT/0951/2025
Iresha Akhila Mendis Vs Vice Admiral BAKSP Banagoda and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, Seniority of promotions, redress of grievances Section 9(1) of the Navy Act Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Article 35 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Download
2026-03-09 CA/WRT/0637/2024
Prabath J Malavige Vs. Hon. H.M. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. Necessary party, Meddlesome busy body or interloper, audi alteram partem, sufficient interest, open the floodgates Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act No. 51 of 1979 Download
2026-03-06 CA/RII/0008/2023
Wijepala Abayasinghe Mudiyanselage Sudesh Ruwan (Defendant-Petitioner) Vs. 1. Mannikkuge Mallika Silva & 2. Kalinga Dayawansha Silva (Plaintiff-Respondents)
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R. Gurusinghe J. & Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. Restitutio in integrum, interim injunction, jurisdiction, appellate scrutiny, right of way Article 138 of the Constitution , Civil Procedure Code (Section 59(2)) , High Court Special Provisions Act No. 19 of 1990 , Act No. 54 of 2006 , Act No. 10 of 1996 Download
2026-03-05 CA/TAX/0012/2024
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue (Appellant) Vs. People\\\\\\\'s Bank (Respondent)
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Justice M. Chamath B.S. Morais & Justice Annalingam Premashanker Case stated, Tax Appeals Commission, questions of law, Value Added Tax Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 (amended by Act No. 20 of 2013) , Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 , Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 Download
2026-03-04 CA/WRT/0735/2025
Narendra Gampathige Hiruni Chamindya Ayeshi Gunasekara Vs K.S.B. Rajanayake, Chairman, Patha-hewaheta, Pradeshiya Sabha
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Hon. Rohantha Abeysuriya PC, J. (P/CA) Local Authorities Elections  Legitimate Expectation  Rectification of Administrative Error Local Authorities Elections Ordinance No 53 of 1946 Download
2026-03-04 CA/WRT/0095/2025
R.M.S.D.K. Rathnayake Vs G.A.M.R. Amarakoon and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) Inquiry, concurrent jurisdiction of the provincial High Court Article 154 (4) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 12 of the High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No 19 of 1990 Download
2026-02-27 CA/BAL/0223/2025
1st Accused-Petitioner: Chaminda Sembapperuma Arachchi Vs. Respondents: 1. Officer in Charge, Police Narcotic Burau & 2. Hon Attorney General
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P. Kumararatnam, J. & Pradeep Hettiarachchi, J. Bail, exceptional circumstances, Heroin possession, oppressive delay, non-availability of witness Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (Section 83(2), 54A(a) and (d) amended by Act No. 41 of 2022) Download
2026-02-27 CA/WRT/0536/2024
Petitioner: Sellappan Paramanathan Vs. Respondents: 1. W.A.L Wickramaarachchi & 5 Others
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Mayadunne Corea, J & Mahen Gopallawa, J Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition, quit notice, state lands, ownership dispute, necessary parties Article 140 of the Constitution; State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 (Section 12); Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972 Download
2026-02-26 CA/WRT/0690/2023
R T I Homes (Private) Limited Vs Reliance Residencies Management Corporation and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) Owner cum developer, admissibility of affidavit, Condominium Management Authority cannot usurp the power of the District Court, legislative intent to limit statutory power Condominium Management Authority Act No. 10 of 1973, Article 24 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Download
2026-02-20 CA/BAL/0208/2025
Accused-Petitioner: Bulathsinghalage Rajitha Nilantha Coorey Vs. Respondents: 1. The Officer in Charge, Police Narcotic Burau & 2. The Hon Attorney General
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P. Kumararatnam, J. & Pradeep Hettiarachchi, J. Bail, exceptional circumstances, Heroin trafficking, medical condition (stroke, tuberculosis), commercial quantity Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (Section 83(2) amended by Act No. 41 of 2022) Download
2026-02-19 CA/BAL/0328/2025
Accused-Petitioner: Sadurdeen Mohomada Faris Sajiudeen Vs. Respondent: The Attorney General
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P. Kumararatnam, J. & R. P. Hettiarachchi, J. Bail, exceptional circumstances, Cocaine trafficking, medical condition (Erythrodermic Psoriasis), delay Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Section 83(2), 54A(d), 54A(b) amended by Act No. 41 of 2022 and Act No. 13 of 1984) Download
2026-02-13 CA/WRT/0582/2025
Petitioners: 1. Lankeshara Lal Nishantha, 2. Lankeshara Harsha Rashmika And Another Vs. Respondents: 1. A. M. A. C. Ruwankantha And 04 Others
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Hon. Justice N. R. Abeysuriya PC (P/CA) & Hon. Justice K. P. Fernando Writ of Certiorari, freezing orders, money laundering, narcotics, prematurity, disputed facts Article 140 of the Constitution; Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 05 of 2006 (Sections 3(4), 4, 7, 8); Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act Download
2026-02-13 CA/CPA/0081/2025
Petitioners: Don Rohana Ranjith Mahavithana & 6 Others Vs. Respondents: C. Wickramasinghe & 12 Others (And 8th & 9th Petitioner Respondents)
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Damith Thotawatte, J. & K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. Revision, interim relief, Co-operative Society, Board of Directors election, exceptional circumstances Article 138 of the Constitution; Southern Provincial Co-operative Societies Statute No. 06 of 2019 (Sections 68(1)(a), 68(5)); Provincial Councils Act No. 12 of 1989 Download
2026-02-12 CPA/109/2025 [REV]
Accused-Appellant: Christoper Francis Peries Vs. Complainant-Respondent: The Hon. Attorney General
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B. Sasi Mahendran, J. & Amal Ranaraja, J. Revision, conspiracy to commit cheating, acquittal application, calling for defence Article 138(1) of the Constitution; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 (Section 200(1)); Penal Code (Sections 113(b), 102, 403) Download
2026-02-03 CA/WRT/1206/2025 & CA/WRT/0030/2026
Petitioners: 1. The All Ceylon Buddhist Congress, 2. C.N. Wakishta (in 30/26); Ven. Thrikunamalaye Kalyanavanshathissa Thero and Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero (in 1206/25) Vs. Respondents: 1. Mohamed Sheriff Mohamed Samsudeen & 16 Others
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Hon. Justice N. R. Abeysuriya PC (P/CA) & Hon. Justice K. P. Fernando Writ of Certiorari, Coast Conservation, development activity, public trust doctrine, B Report Article 140 of the Constitution; Coast Conservation Act No. 57 of 1981; Penal Code (Sections 140, 146, 410, 323); Constitution Articles 27(1), 27(14), 28(f) Download
2026-01-19 CA/WRT/0803/2025
Petitioners: M.M.K. Rafeek And Another Vs. Respondents: 1. P.B.S.C. Nonis And 02 Others
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Hon. Justice N. R. Abeysuriya PC (P/CA) & Hon. Justice K. P. Fernando Writ of Certiorari, Prohibition, Mandamus, Customs Ordinance, gold smuggling, prematurity Article 140 of the Constitution; Customs Ordinance (Sections 12, 44, 107A(2), 130, 127); Code of Criminal Procedure Act Download
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