Mohamed Sufian Mohamed Faumi vs P.A. Cyril Perera – SC APPEAL 82/2017-2025

Supreme Court Appeal from the Court of Appeal Judgment dated 27‑05‑2016 in C.A. 986/98 (F) is presented by Mohamed Sufian Mohamed Faumi against P.A. Cyril Perera (deceased) and associated parties of Perera Bakery. The dispute originated from a District Court action (Case No.: 33206/L, Gampaha) whereby a declaration of title and ejectment was sought against a tenant protected by the Rent Act No. 07 of 1972. A settlement had been reached with the tenant promising vacancy by 30‑04‑1990; however, the tenant deposited rent as provided under the Act. The factual and legal issues centered on whether a contractual settlement could waive statutory protection, the enforceability of the settlement, and its compatibility with section 22 of the Rent Act.

Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. stated that the stat