Kudaligoda Paththini Withanage Chamith Presad vs Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka – CA WRIT APPLN.NO. 366/2013-2014

In the case between Kudaligoda Paththini Withanage Chamith Presad and Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and others, the court addressed the issue of a writ application filed by the petitioner. The court determined that, upon request made through counsel, the petitioner was permitted to withdraw the application, and accordingly, the application was dismissed without an order as to costs. This order reaffirmed the procedural principle that a petitioner may be granted leave to withdraw an application upon formal request, and costs may be reserved at the discretion of the court. The decision was guided by consideration of procedural fairness and judicial discretion in managing court proceedings.

Anil Goonerathne J. — Upon application by counsel for the petitioner seeking leave to withdraw