Karunanayake Mudiyanselage Inganthilake vs Hon. Attorney General – CA PHC 198/2005-2012

The case between Karunanayake Mudiyanselage Inganthilake (Appellant) and the Hon. Attorney General along with the OIC, Police Station, Alauwa (Respondents) concerned the appellant’s failure to comply with express court directions regarding payment of brief fees and attendance in prosecuting an appeal. It was determined that the appellant had not exercised due diligence in pursuing the appeal. The appeal was accordingly dismissed pursuant to Rule 34 and 13(b) of the Supreme Court Rules, affirming the requirement for strict adherence to procedural obligations by parties prosecuting appeals. The decision underscores the established principle that compliance with court directions is requisite for the continuation of appellate proceedings.

Rohini Marasinghe J. — It was established that the ap