L.A. Sudath Rohana, W.L. Livera vs Mohamed Cassim Mohamed Zeena, L.A. Sudharshana – SC H.C. C.A. L.A. NO. 111/2010-2011

In the case between L.A. Sudath Rohana, W.L. Livera, L.A. Sudharshana (and others) and Mohamed Cassim Mohamed Zeena, the court addressed the issue of compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under the Supreme Court Rules of 1990, specifically relating to the service of notices under Rules 8(3) and 28(3) when filing applications for leave to appeal from the High Court of the Provinces. It was determined that the petitioners’ failure to serve required notices through the Registry constituted non-compliance with essential procedural rules. The application for leave to appeal was dismissed, reaffirming the principle that strict adherence to procedural requirements is necessary for the effective functioning of the judicial process. This determination relied on relevant statutory provis