Maleeha v. Hendavitharana and Another – sllr 1999 volume 3 page 266

In the case between Maleeha (Plaintiff) and Hendavitharana and Another (Defendants), the court addressed the application for leave to appeal an order of the District Court concerning ejectment from commercial premises. It was determined that the defendant’s long-term occupation and reputed business operations at a critical location were insufficient to constitute “substantial loss” under Section 763(2) of the Civil Procedure Code for the purpose of staying execution of the decree. The findings established that substantial loss encompasses both monetary and non-monetary aspects, but the evidence and legal principles reviewed did not justify granting leave to appeal. The decision reaffirmed the principle that irreparable harm and inability to secure comparable premises, even with medical evi