Ajith v. Ceylon Paper Sacks Ltd. – sllr 2000 volume 3 page 064

The case between Ajith (Petitioner) and Ceylon Paper Sacks Ltd (Respondent) addressed whether an interim injunction can be issued without notice to the opposite party as mandated by the amended Civil Procedure Code, and clarified the procedures for objections and inquiry before granting such relief. The holding established that an interim injunction cannot be granted ex-parte; the opposite party must first be served notice, including supporting documents, and given the opportunity to file objections and present evidence, except where there is a failure to appear despite due notice. The judgment reaffirmed the legal principle that strict compliance with procedural requirements is essential to preserve fairness and prevent multiplicity of proceedings. This decision relied upon the amended pr