Hitihamilage Don Oshala Lakmal Anil Herath vs. Hon. Diana Gamage – SC Appeal 11/2024-2024

In the case between Hitihamilage Don Oshala Lakmal Anil Herath (Appellant) and Diana Gamage (1st Respondent/State Minister of Tourism), among others, the Supreme Court addressed whether the 1st Respondent was disqualified from holding the office of Member of Parliament due to cessation of Sri Lankan citizenship upon obtaining British citizenship, and the alleged failure to resume such citizenship in compliance with statutory procedure. Upon review of documentary evidence, statutory interpretation, and applicable legal standards under the Evidence Ordinance and constitutional provisions, it was determined that the 1st Respondent had indeed lost Sri Lankan citizenship without valid resumption. The prior judgments were set aside, and a Writ of Quo Warranto was issued, disqualifying the 1st Re