Perera v. Priyadarshani – SC APPEAL 140/2017-2023

In the case between Mundigala Pathirage Jimonona Perera (donor/plaintiff) and Rupasinghe Arachchige Diana Priyadarshani (donee/defendant), the court addressed whether an irrevocable deed of gift could be revoked for gross ingratitude under both Roman Dutch law and statutory provisions. It was held that the donor was entitled to seek revocation, based on the donee’s failure to provide the expected care, which amounted to gross ingratitude. This decision reaffirmed the principle that a deed of gift may be revoked on this ground, especially when statutory requirements under the Revocation of Irrevocable Deeds of Gift on the Ground of Gross Ingratitude Act, No. 5 of 2017, are met. The court’s findings emphasized the importance of evidence demonstrating neglect and the proper application of law