Senevirathne Wickramasuriya Mudiyanselage Sujatha Malani Senevirathne vs Widana Arachchilage Podihamine – CA PHC NO. 296/06-2013

The case between Senevirathne Wickramasuriya Mudiyanselage Sujatha Malani Senevirathne (appellant) and Widana Arachchilage Podihamine (respondent) concerned whether an appeal should proceed despite the appellant’s failure to deposit the requisite brief fees after notice was served. It was held that the appeal could not be maintained because the appellant, after being duly notified, refused to accept the notice and did not fulfill the payment requirement. This determination reaffirmed the principle that compliance with procedural orders, including payment of court fees, is a mandatory prerequisite for appellate proceedings. The decision relied upon procedural rules governing appellate practice and highlighted the necessity for parties to adhere to court-mandated directions to ensure the con