Felix Dias Bandaranayake v. The State Film Corporation and Another – sllr 1981 volume 2 page 287

In the case of Felix Dias Bandaranaike v. The State Film Corporation and Chalana Films Limited, the court addressed the issue of whether an interim injunction should be granted to prevent the exhibition of a film alleged to be defamatory to the plaintiff. It was held that the requirements for an interim injunction—establishing a strong prima facie case, irreparable harm, and a balance of convenience—were not satisfied under the Judicature Act and the Civil Procedure Code. This decision reaffirmed the principle that injunctive relief in defamation matters necessitates a high evidentiary threshold and a careful procedural approach. The court’s analysis relied on statutory provisions and comparative case law, underscoring the evidentiary standards required for such injunctive relief applicati