Piyasena Hapuaratchi v. Bulathsinghala and Others – CA REV.1518/2006-2006

In the case between Bulathsinghala (Plaintiff–Petitioner–Respondent) and Piyasena Hapuaratchi (4th Respondent–Petitioner), the court addressed whether the 4th Respondent could invoke the revisionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal to set aside an ejectment order issued by the District Judge, on the basis of an alleged independent title by deed and prescription. It was held that revisionary jurisdiction may be exercised notwithstanding the alternative remedy under Section 329 of the Civil Procedure Code, particularly where the party seeking relief is not bound by the original decree and where there is a risk of substantial miscarriage of justice. Reliance was placed on statutory interpretation of the Civil Procedure Code and relevant judicial precedents, emphasizing the court’s authorit