Korale Hewage Amarawathie vs N.L. Dharmadasa Yasapala – CA PHC NO. 136/2007-2013

In the case between Korale Hewage Amarawathie and N.L. Dharmadasa Yasapala, the court addressed the issue of whether an appeal filed by the appellant should be allowed to be withdrawn pursuant to a request by the appellant’s counsel. It was determined that the motion for withdrawal was proper, and the appeal was accordingly dismissed. The findings affirmed that when counsel for an appellant expressly moves to withdraw an appeal, the court is permitted to dispose of the matter in accordance with the withdrawal request, reflecting established procedural principles and statutory practice governing appellate matters. This outcome reinforces the authority of the court to manage and conclude appeals based on formal requests by parties, ensuring procedural efficiency.

A.W.A.SALAM J. — Upon the