T.M. Anura Dayarathna Bandara vs Co-operative Society (Pvt) Ltd – CA PHC NO.282/06-2013

The case between T.M. Anura Dayarathna Bandara (Appellant) and Co-operative Society (Pvt) Ltd, Godakawela (Respondent) addressed whether the appeal initiated by the appellant should be entertained, considering the appellant’s failure to deposit brief fees as directed by court order. It was held that non-compliance with the procedural requirement for depositing brief fees necessitated the rejection of the appeal. This outcome reaffirmed the principle that court-imposed procedural directives must be strictly observed, and failure to comply can result in the dismissal of appellate proceedings. The decision rested on established court practice and procedural rules, underscoring the imperative of adherence to orders governing the appellate process.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was determined that, up