Haputhanthrige Wilson vs Edirisinghe Arachchige Gunadasa – CA PHC 216/2003-2013

In the case between Haputhanthrige Wilson (Appellant) and Edirisinghe Arachchige Gunadasa and others (Respondents), the central issue addressed concerned whether the appeal instituted by the 1st Party Respondent-Petitioner-Appellant should continue or be withdrawn. It was determined that the Appellant, through counsel, did not wish to proceed with the appeal and requested its withdrawal. The court ordered that leave be granted for the appeal to be withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal without costs. This decision affirmed the procedural principle that when an appellant elects not to prosecute an appeal, the court may permit withdrawal and dismiss the proceedings accordingly, thereby reinforcing efficient judicial administration.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was noted that the couns