Kalutara Bodhi Trust vs Kalutara Multi Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd. – SC APPEAL NO.19/2011-2011

In the case between Kalutara Bodhi Trust and Kalutara Multi Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd., the court addressed whether the District Court erred in granting an interim injunction restraining the appellant from constructing a wall while litigation over the disputed land ownership was pending. It was held that the injunction was properly granted, as the requirements for interim equitable relief—prima facie case, balance of convenience, and potential for irreparable damage—had been satisfied. The principle reaffirmed was that interim injunctions are appropriate to preserve the status quo when substantive property rights are in dispute and risk of irreparable harm exists. The decision relied on relevant statutory provisions and case law governing interim injunctions, emphasizing that courts