Rev. Dishan Wickramaratne v. Hon. Attorney General et al. – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO: 524/15-2017

In the case between Rev. Dishan Wickramaratne (Petitioner) and the Hon. Attorney General and others (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether adequate diligence was exercised by the petitioner in prosecuting the writ application, particularly regarding the issuance of notice to the 1st respondent as earlier directed by the Court. It was determined that the petitioner repeatedly failed to provide evidence of proper service of notice and took insufficient steps in advancing the case, despite opportunities and assurances. The application was dismissed for lack of diligent prosecution, reaffirming the principle that parties seeking writ relief bear a duty to pursue their case with reasonable diligence and comply with court directions. Reliance was placed on the procedural history