Saman Karl Jayasinghe vs Ruwa Anouka De Silva – SC HCCA/LA/36/2021-2021

The case between Ruwa Anouka De Silva and Saman Karl Jayasinghe addressed the application for leave to appeal in matrimonial proceedings involving divorce, custody, and financial support. It was determined that the failure to submit required documents in accordance with Rule 2, Rule 6, and Rule 8 of the Supreme Court Rules 1990 rendered the application non-compliant. The analysis established that the petitioner’s claim of COVID-19 related impediments did not excuse the lack of due diligence in obtaining the necessary documents, emphasizing the necessity for strict adherence to procedural rules to ensure efficient administration of justice.

Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. — It was determined that the petitioner’s application for leave to appeal was flawed due to the absence of critical docum