Himaduwa Liyanage Sarathchandra vs G. Wisalachchi Prapalasinham – CA PHC NO. 267/2006-2013

In the case between Himaduwa Liyanage Sarathchandra (Appellant) and G. Wisalachchi Prapalasinham (Respondent), the court addressed whether the appeal could proceed following the appellant’s failure to comply with an order directing the deposit of brief fees. It was held that non-compliance with the court’s procedural order justified rejection of the appeal. The legal reasoning reaffirmed that adherence to procedural obligations, such as the timely deposit of required fees, is mandatory in the appellate process. Reliance was placed on established principles governing procedural compliance, underscoring the necessity for strict observance of court directions regarding fees, and the outcome reiterates the binding effect of procedural defaults on appellate rights.

A.W.A. Salam J. — Upon conf