Panditharatna Mudiyanselage Piyasena Bandara Bisowela vs Peramune arachchilage Nonnohamy – CA 59/1998-2013

In the dispute between Panditharatna Mudiyanselage Piyasena Bandara Bisowela (substituted by Madduma Peramune Ralalage Anulawathie Menike) and Peramune Arachchilage Nonnohamy with others, the court examined whether the appeal filed by the substituted plaintiff-appellant should progress or be withdrawn as requested. The application for withdrawal was granted, resulting in dismissal of the appeal without costs. The findings reinforced that an appellant may apply to withdraw an appeal at any stage, and such requests can be allowed by the court, emphasizing the discretionary power of the court in appellate proceedings.

K. T. Chitrasiri J. — Having considered the application made by counsel for the substituted plaintiff-appellant to withdraw the appeal, it was determined that permission to wi