Sunil Darmapriya & A.R. Roselin Fernando vs J.S. Ariyadasa & OIC Police Station – CA PHC 118/2007-2013

In the case between Sunil Darmapriya, A.R. Roselin Fernando (Appellants) and J.S. Ariyadasa, OIC Police Station, Rathnapura (Respondents), the court addressed whether the appeal could proceed where the appellants failed to deposit the required brief fees. It was held that the appeal should be rejected due to non-compliance with procedural requirements for payment of brief fees, reaffirming the principle that adherence to procedural mandates is pivotal for the continuation of appeals. The decision relied on the presumption of duly served notice under procedural law, emphasizing the necessity for appellants to strictly observe court procedures for appeals to be entertained.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was determined that the notice of appeal, not having been returned undelivered, was presumed to