Hewa Ihalage Chandana Monti Jayawardane vs Raganeththi Dewiyage Indika Nirosh – CA PHC 70/2006-2013

In the case between Hewa Ihalage Chandana Monti Jayawardane (Appellant) and Raganeththi Dewiyage Indika Nirosh (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of whether an appeal could proceed following the appellant’s failure to deposit the required brief fees after being duly notified. It was held that non-compliance with the directive to deposit brief fees necessitated rejection of the appeal, reinforcing the principle that adherence to procedural requirements is fundamental to maintaining an appeal before the court. This determination was based on procedural rules governing appellate practice, underscoring the consequence of failing to satisfy mandatory court directions.

A.W.A. Salam J. — The findings established that the appellant was duly notified to deposit the requisite brief fees e