Sulaima Lebbe Mohamed Nauffer vs Hatton National Bank PLC – CA WRIT 318/13-2014

In the case between Sulaima Lebbe Mohamed Nauffer and Hatton National Bank PLC, the issue concerned whether the Court of Appeal should permit the petitioner to withdraw CA Writ Application No. 318/2013. It was determined that the withdrawal could proceed and the application was consequently dismissed, with no order made regarding costs. The decision reaffirmed the principle allowing withdrawal of applications at the request of a party, contingent on court approval and aligned with procedural fairness. The action was taken in accordance with appellate procedural rules, underscoring the court’s discretion to grant or refuse leave for withdrawal.

Anil Gooneratne J. — The hearing established that counsel for the petitioner sought leave to withdraw the writ application. Permission was granted