Halpandeniya Hewage Ruwan Chinthaka Palihena, Halpandeniya Hewage A Milruwan Jith Palihena, Amarakoon Arachchige Lalith Pushpa Kumara Palihena vs Hon. Attorney General – CA 153/2010-2013

In the case between Halpandeniya Hewage Ruwan Chinthaka, Halpandeniya Hewage A Milruwan Jith, Amarakoon Arachchige Lalith Pushpa Kumara (Appellants) and the Hon. Attorney General (Respondent), the court addressed whether the appeal filed by the accused-appellants against the judgment of the High Court of Balapitiya should be pursued or withdrawn. It was held that, upon application by both counsel for the appellants to withdraw the appeal, the application was granted and the appeal was accordingly dismissed. This outcome reaffirmed the principle that parties may withdraw appeals with leave of court, and when permitted, such appeal stands dismissed. The decision followed established appellate procedure and clarified that withdrawal by consent, when recorded in open court, has the effect of f