Saman Masakorala vs Samitha Samanmalee Thennakoon – SC RULE 05/2023-2025

The case between Saman Masakorala and Ms. Samitha Samanmalee Thennakoon, Attorney-at-Law, addressed allegations that entrusted funds were mismanaged through non‐registration of a deed and the unauthorized execution of a separate deed granting a right of way. It was determined that the evidence, including the respondent’s admission of preparing and executing Deed No. 126, failure to register Deed No. 128, and absence of proper instructions regarding the right of way, established a breach of professional conduct under Rule 15 and Rule 60 of the Supreme Court (Conduct of and Etiquette for Attorneys-at-Law) Rules 1988. The findings established that a suspension from practice for four years was warranted, reaffirming the principle that strict adherence to professional standards and diligent con